Trump-era Controls Restore on US Arms Sales

US reverses Biden-era restrictions on exporting civilian firearms to 36 high-risk countries.
Restrictions imposed in April 2024 to prevent arms diversion to criminal groups.
Policy restores Trump's first term export controls, easing license requirements for firearms.
Secretary Jeffrey Kessler called Biden-era rules burdensome, citing $40M annual export boost.
Officials maintain screening to prevent weapons from reaching illicit users.

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Jeffrey Kessler

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